Are you sleeping well?

As adults, we can easily allow our lifestyle habits to stop us from spending enough time sleeping. And sometimes there are situations out of our control which prevent a quality nights sleep!

Sleep and weight loss

Poor sleep impacts a number of things including your ability to make decisions the following day. It is easy to lean on a large latte when tired or grab takeaway because dinner seems to hard to make. Think about all the ways poor quality sleep has impacted you in the past? It doesn’t feel good, does it?
Sleep and weight have lots in common. If you are sleep deprived or are experiencing inconsistent quality sleep right now then on your journey towards better health and perhaps weight loss, looking at your sleep is key.

Health risks when your sleep is suffering

Lack of concentration and mental clarity

Digestive issues

Growth, development & healing issues

Lack of nutrient intake from diet

Risk of chronic disease

Benefits of sleep

Your ability to focus will increase significantly

You will feel more relaxed and happy

You will stress and worry less

You will have more energy

You will increase your performance in a host of areas and get lots more done

You will learn more

You will improve your memory

You will improve both your short and long-term health

You will look better

How much sleep?

This image from the (National Sleep Foundation) explains how much sleep for your age…

Strategies to help you improve your sleep;

Firstly look at the possible stresses in your life and consider ways to reduce

Avoid all caffeinated drinks within 8 hours of your desired sleeping time

Stop exercising at least 2 hours before you want to fall asleep

Turn downlight in the evening and avoid all exposure to blue lights before you want to fall asleep

Supplement with about 400g of magnesium in your last meal or supplement powder in water

Sit on your couch or favourite chair or lay on the floor for 5-10 minutes before going to bed, paying attention to your breathing, slowing it down

Go to bed in a cold, completely dark room (you shouldn’t be able to see your own hand when held in front of you) with lots of fresh air

Wake up at the same time every morning (yes, some flexibility on the weekends is fine but don’t overdo it)

Need to recharge your health?

Nutrition plays a huge role in your body’s ability to function well. By changing the way you eat can assist in areas of your life such as sleep. – Access your e-resources here (click here)

Why LCHF

Lower Carbohydrate and Healthy Fat (LCHF) is the replacement of carbohydrates in your diet with fresh food lower in carbohydrates and higher in natural fats.

When you continue a LCHF diet your body starts to fuel off proteins and fats efficiently and your blood glucose levels will start to stabilise.

With your body effectively fuelling on a LCHF lifestyle you will have more sustained energy, you will experience a reduction in weight (if overweight prior to commencing) and the overall functioning of your body will improve; less pain, less inflammation, improved movement, improved healing .